ISO 17364-2013 PDF

Full title and description

Supply chain applications of RFID — Returnable transport items (RTIs) and returnable packaging items (RPIs). This International Standard defines identification, data semantics and syntax, data protocols, minimum performance and air‑interface requirements for RFID when applied to returnable transport and packaging items, and gives guidance on tag reuse and recyclability.

Abstract

This standard specifies the basic features and minimum requirements for using RFID in supply‑chain applications specifically for returnable transport items (RTIs) and returnable packaging items (RPIs). It provides specifications for unique identification of RTIs/RPIs, recommendations for additional tag data, the semantics and data syntax to be used, the protocol for interfacing RFID systems with business applications, minimum performance requirements, applicable air‑interface standards and guidance on reuse and recyclability of RFID tags.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (superseded by ISO/IEC 17360:2023).
• Publication date: March 2013 (Edition 2, 2013).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO), technical work under ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 31.
• ICS / categories: 55.020 (Packaging and distribution of goods in general).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2013).
• Number of pages: 46 (published edition).

Scope

Defines requirements and recommendations for applying radio‑frequency identification (RFID) technology to returnable transport items and returnable packaging items used in supply chains. The scope covers unique identification, additional tag data recommendations, semantics and data syntax, data protocols for business‑system interfacing, minimum performance characteristics, applicable air‑interface standards and environmental/reuse considerations for tags. The standard is focused on enabling interoperable RFID use for RTIs/RPIs across supply‑chain partners.

Key topics and requirements

• Unique identification formats and requirements for RTIs and RPIs.
• Semantics and data syntax to ensure consistent interpretation of tag data.
• Data protocol specifications for interfacing RFID systems with business applications.
• Minimum performance requirements (read reliability, environmental robustness) for tags used on RTIs/RPIs.
• Air‑interface standards referenced for RF communication between interrogators and tags.
• Guidance on reuse, recycling and lifecycle considerations for RFID tags attached to returnable items.

Typical use and users

Used by supply‑chain managers, logistics providers, packaging designers and manufacturers, RFID system integrators, and standards and compliance teams to specify how RTIs and RPIs should be tagged and how tag data should be structured and exchanged between systems. Also used by organizations implementing asset‑tracking and closed‑loop packaging solutions.

Related standards

This standard is part of the ISO family of supply‑chain RFID publications (for example ISO 17363–17367 series) and references other automatic identification and data capture standards such as relevant ISO/IEC 1596x/154xx series and air‑interface standards (ISO/IEC 18000 family). ISO 17364:2013 was withdrawn and superseded by ISO/IEC 17360:2023, which consolidates and updates product tagging, packaging and transport unit RFID applications.

Keywords

RFID; returnable transport item (RTI); returnable packaging item (RPI); supply chain; identification; data syntax; air interface; performance requirements; tag reuse; recyclability.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 17364:2013 is an International Standard that specified how RFID should be applied to returnable transport items and returnable packaging items in supply chains, covering identification, data formats, protocols, performance and tag lifecycle considerations.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers unique identification of RTIs/RPIs, recommended additional tag data, semantics and data syntax, data‑to‑business application protocol, minimum tag performance and applicable air‑interface standards, plus guidance on reuse and recyclability of tags.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Logistics and supply‑chain professionals, packaging manufacturers, RFID integrators, asset‑tracking implementers and standards/compliance teams that manage or operate returnable packaging and transport units.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 17364:2013 has been withdrawn; it was superseded by ISO/IEC 17360:2023 (withdrawal recorded 25 May 2023). Users should consult ISO/IEC 17360:2023 for the current published requirements and guidance.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it belongs to a set of ISO supply‑chain RFID standards published around 2013 (including ISO 17363, 17365–17367 and related documents) that address RFID applications for freight containers, transport units, product packaging and tagging.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: RFID, RTI, RPI, supply chain, identification, data syntax, air interface, performance, reuse, recyclability.